Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What happens when you touch a hot stove?

Back

You feel pain (effect) because touching the stove is the cause.

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What is the cause of a plant growing?

Back

The plant receives sunlight and water (causes) which help it grow (effect).

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If you study hard for a test, what is the likely effect?

Back

You are likely to get a good grade (effect) because studying hard is the cause.

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What caused the leaves to fall from the trees in autumn?

Back

The change in temperature and shorter days (cause) lead to leaves falling (effect).

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What is the effect of not eating breakfast?

Back

You may feel tired or hungry later (effect) because skipping breakfast is the cause.

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If you drop a glass, what is the effect?

Back

The glass may break (effect) because dropping it is the cause.

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What is a chain of events?

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A series of causes and effects that are connected.